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F745 YAX

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

157,639 mi
Last recorded157,639 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF745 YAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 157,639 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 157,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 155,249 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 154,628 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 154,628 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 153,586 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S & N/S chassis corroded.

O/S & N/S inner & outer sills corroded.

O/S/F & N/S/F brake discs corroded.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake balance.

Pass 21 Jan 2021 153,526 miles

N/S/F metal brake pipes corroding

O/S and N/S chassis corroding

O/S and N/S inner and outer sills corroding

O/S/F and N/S/F brake discs corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

oil leak from engine

rear brake balance

Fail 19 Jan 2021 153,526 miles

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification fowling chassis (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

N/S/F metal brake pipes corroding

O/S and N/S chassis corroding

O/S and N/S inner and outer sills corroding

O/S/F and N/S/F brake discs corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

oil leak from engine

oil pressure switch wire touching exhaust

rear brake balance

Pass 29 Jul 2019 153,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

both rear wheel slight play on bearings

front and rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2019 153,398 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

both rear wheel slight play on bearings

front and rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2018 153,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 153,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (225/50/16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 152,818 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front note brake slight sticking

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 152,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front note brake slight sticking

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 152,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill X2 (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and unable to check wipers (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body panels and under body corroding

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

CO requirements only just met

Offside Rear chassis corroding

front and rear tyres incorrectly fitted - bigger tyres should be on rear - this is not an MOT failure as they are same size on each axle although it is illegal

Front wheels/ tyres projecting out from wheel arches

Pass 1 Nov 2016 152,311 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 152,311 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 152,311 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 152,311 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 151,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 145,759 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 142,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 21 Oct 2013 142,409 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 24 Oct 2012 138,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 138,099 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 136,434 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 136,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 136,066 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 134,601 miles

nearside front tyre starting to show sighs of perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2007 132,377 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 131,249 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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F745 YAX is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 126,992 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F745 YAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F745 YAX is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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